MADISON, Wis. — This morning, a new cover story from the Cap Times highlighted Tammy Baldwin’s commitment to showing up and working for all Wisconsinites, earning her support from Democrats and Republicans alike in Wisconsin’s rural communities. Read below for comments from voters across the political spectrum of why they

MADISON, Wis. — In case you missed it, California bank owner Eric Hovde announced that he believes senior citizens shouldn’t be allowed to vote if they are living in a nursing home because they “only have five, six months life expectancy.” “Almost nobody in a nursing home is at a point to vote,”

WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) spoke at the ‘Weaponization of U.S. Government’ Symposium hosted by the Heritage Foundation. Interviewed by Children’s Health Defense President Mary Holland, the senator gave an account of the federal government’s weaponization during COVID and stressed the importance of Congressional oversight. Watch Sen.

Chicago, IL — Chairman Robert Blanchard of the Bad River Band shared the following statement in response to the legal brief filed yesterday by the United States Department of Justice and pending approval in the Seventh Circuit: For over a decade, Enbridge has trespassed on our sovereign land and imperiled

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is reminding drivers to stay alert and give space to Adopt-A-Highway volunteers, who routinely collect trash and recyclables along state highways. “Each year, Wisconsinites generously take time out of their schedules to pick up trash and recyclables along the roadside,” WisDOT Secretary Craig Thompson

Madison, WI – Marsy’s Law for Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Justice is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Crime Victims’ Rights Conference. The free, virtual event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, and Thursday, April 18. It will feature a diverse group of presenters that will focus on efforts to

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Bob Casey (D-PA) announced growing support for their push for the Biden Administration to initiate an investigation into the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) unfair trade practices in commercial shipbuilding that undermine American workers and jeopardize our national security. Senators Sherrod

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced Remediation and Redevelopment Bureau Director Christine Sieger was awarded the 2023 Rebecca Wallace Memorial Award. Sieger received the award at the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This prestigious award honors DNR employees who

Fair Wisconsin PAC, the Badger state’s only statewide LGBTQ+ civil  rights and political advocacy organization, announced on Wednesday  their endorsement of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala  Harris.  Fair Wisconsin’s Policy and Advocacy Director Sean O’Brien issued  the following statement:  “Since day one, the Biden Harris administration has worked

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Madison, WI – Legislation authored by State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State  Senator Jesse James (R-Altoona) that allows Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) to obtain state licensing to work directly in schools has been signed into law. Act 196 allows properly credentialed  MFTs to obtain a license through the

MADISON – Wisconsin is one step closer to rolling out the new Home Energy Rebate programs as the Public Service Commission (PSC) is now accepting public comments on the draft application and program materials. Part of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, these new Home Energy Rebate programs will help Wisconsin residents

Soldiers and Airmen who use the Wisconsin National Guard tuition grant program to pay for college courses will see a significant change to the program, beginning this summer. Gov. Tony Evers signed bipartisan legislation into law April 14 that now directs the Department of Military Affairs to pay college tuition

MADISON, Wis. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new enforceable federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This includes a new enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) individually for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt individually for PFNA, PFHxS and GenX. Additionally, the

Washington, D.C. — Today, the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC) announced it will support a series of state-level 2024 elections that are critical to safeguarding and strengthening democracy. This list of priorities is part of an aggressive campaign to support candidates and ballot initiatives that are key to stopping anti-democratic agendas

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers announced today that he is seeking applicants for Jefferson County Sheriff. The appointment will fill a vacancy being created by Sheriff Paul Milbrath’s resignation, effective Aug. 8, 2024. The new sheriff will serve for the remainder of the unexpired term that ends January 2027. To

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Fond du Lac- State Senator Dan Feyen is announcing the endorsements of both Congressmen that represent the 20th Senate District, 5th District Congressman Scott Fitzgerald and 6th District Congressman Glenn Grothman.  In addition, he has secured endorsements from all three Assembly Representatives who represent the 20th Senate District, 58th District Rep. Rick Gundrum,… Please log

(Marshfield)—Representative Donna Rozar announced she is running for re-election to the Wisconsin State  Assembly. In 2019, she asked for your vote to go to Madison and be your voice for fiscally responsible  governance, reasonable taxation, and individual freedoms while fighting for rural Wisconsin. She has done just  that!  Voting for

Milwaukee, WI — Today, Priscilla A. Prado officially declared her candidacy for Wisconsin State Representative for Wisconsin District 9, promising a future of inclusive growth, resilience, and unwavering support for the community that has been her home and the bedrock of her successes.   As a seasoned business owner, Priscilla A.